Chapter 179: The army returns
Meng Shu shuddered: "Thank you for the reminder." I almost made a big mistake. ”
Xi patted Meng Shu on the shoulder: "My younger brother and sister gave birth to a big fat boy safely, why don't you go home and take a look?" ”
Meng Shu said goodbye again and again, and returned to the west of the stream with a large number of rare things.
Seeing Meng Shu's anxious appearance, many fish didn't stop him, because the army was about to arrive in Fucheng!
At the beginning, he was uneasy, and he only took two guards to take the first step, Baya and other 1,000 Ba people followed in the second echelon, and Wang Jian led a large army at the end.
Now, they're finally back!
Hu Feizi supported the sick body and Han Fei together, and assisted many fish to arrange an army.
After receiving the reward, the Ba soldiers went home.
The rest of the Qin soldiers entered the county lieutenant camp, and the original border guards should be replaced, and those who should be eliminated were eliminated.
Even so, many fish still have 25,000 guards under their hands, which is twice the number of the original guards!
"Work hard all the way, take a three-day holiday, let the soldiers adapt to the Bashu environment, and after three days, train as usual!" Many fish said to Wang Qian.
"Whoa!"
The Qin soldiers were afraid of being beaten by the barbarian Ba people, so they did not dare to act alone, and chose to walk in pairs.
The walls of the city were slightly dilapidated, not as tall and sturdy as a military fortress, and the yellow walls were sparsely covered with a few weeds.
The houses in the castle are scattered in a mess, ranging from shacks to tall brick houses.
But the streets are as clean as Xianyang, and the pedestrians on the road are shirtless and wearing Ba people's costumes, and the patrol guards do not care about them.
The atmosphere of the whole city is shabby with noise, clean with relaxation, which is different from any city in the territory of Daqin, and has its own unique atmosphere.
"What are they doing? Why queue up in front of the house? The Qin soldiers soon found that there was a small house every 1,000 meters in the city, and many people were still queuing up there with their legs between their legs, their faces flushed.
A bold Qin pawn stepped forward and asked, "What are you doing here?" If you are in a hurry, go find a bush to solve it. ”
The man turned his head irritably, and when he saw that the inquirer was wearing Qin armor, he softened his expression and said, "Just here?" The county lieutenant has an order not to defecate anywhere. ”
Hiss!
"I originally thought that General Xu was only strict in the army, but I didn't expect it to be the same in the county!"
"It's my villain's heart that lives in the belly of a gentleman! I thought General Xu was deliberately tossing us, it turned out to be a common practice! ”
The Qin soldiers showed sympathy in their eyes, and hurried away before the person who answered was about to be ashamed.
"I asked, there is a market in the city, and there is one in the mountains. Which one do we go to first? "The Qin soldiers barely brought anything and continued to replenish supplies.
"I don't dare to go to the mountains, I'll just walk around the city."
"Let's go!"
The market in Fucheng is in the west of the city, and it is a wide open space, modeled after the market in the mountains, which is divided into nine square grid styles, and everything is in order.
Because it is located in the city, only five soldiers are stationed in the market to maintain law and order.
"Come on, so many mountain treasures! Fresh! Qin pointed to a pile of mushrooms and shouted.
He is a native of Xianyang, and the area around Xianyang is highly developed, and it is rare to find wild and fresh mountain treasures.
"Sold cheaply, these mushrooms only need a little salt and they taste delicious!" The vendors enthusiastically introduced.
Just when Qin Shu was about to take out the money, he was pulled away by his companions: "Go and see the others first, don't be so anxious." If you don't find out clearly, if you are trapped, where will you complain? ”
Qin Zhu looked at the pile of fungi reluctantly.
"Look! Salt! The companion found a salt seller.
"The well salt in the west of the stream! The best quality, with the protection of our ancestors! ”
When Qin asked about the price, it was not even half of the official price!
"Aren't you private salt?"
The salt dealer was not happy: "I have a salt guide issued by the government!" You're selling smuggled salt! ”
"Then why ......"
"Do you buy it or not? Don't ask so much if you don't buy it! "The salt dealer wanted to wave his hand at the people.
"Buy! Of course you have to buy it! The Qin soldiers' eyes lit up, and they bought a small jar and a small jar, as if it was a big bargain.
The salt seller frowned: "What are you doing with so much buying?" If it is not stored well, the salt is easy to get wet and agglomerate! Bashu is not like the Central Plains, and it is very hot. ”
Qin Pawn's hand was beaten, and those who could survive the battlefield listened to the persuasion, especially the persuasion of the locals.
"Good, thank you, uncle!"
The Qin soldiers tied the clay pot of salt to their chests, stopped going to the market, simply bought a bag of mushrooms, and went back to the barracks.
In this case, the barracks were crowded and extremely lively.
"What are you doing?" The little Qin pawn squeezed into the crowd, only to see four or five small officials with brushes sitting in front of a long Hu table, and their comrades were talking to them one by one.
"Ah Weng, I'm short of money, send some money quickly, how is the land at home? My wife is about to give birth, right? You can give the doll a name. ”
The little official looked helplessly at the chattering soldiers in front of him, and waited for him to finish before he spoke: "There are many people who send letters to the family, you can refine your language, and everyone will cross." ”
"Aweng, send money. Name Sun. Don't read it. ”
The little official brushed a few strokes: "Next." ”
"Wife, I can't return, I will remarry with my son." This is a pessimistic Qin pawn, firmly believing that he will bury his bones, and only hopes that his wife can treat his children well.
His words made the people in line behind him red-eyed and depressed.
The little man Qin squeezed in and asked the little official, "Can I write more words if I add money?" Can I bring my belongings? ”
Officer: "Yes." Bashu is far away from Xianyang, and it is not easy to send family letters. That's why we're here to help you send your letters. ”
"Free within the cross, more than ten words and ten words. The object is limited to the size of a small clay pot. ”
The price was not cheap, but the soldiers could not find their fellow villagers to return home, let alone cross free miles.
The little man Qin Shu counted an account with his fingers, and then said with a twinkle in his eyes: "I want to send a clay pot!" The letter reads: Well salt for my father, don't read it. ”
After that, the little man Qin Pawn counted hundreds of Wen and slapped it on the table.
The surrounding Qin pawns couldn't believe it: "Are you crazy? Sending salt home from afar? ”
"No matter how expensive the salt is, it won't stop there!"
"This 100 shipping fee can buy a lot of good things!"
The comrade who went to the market with him explained: "He is not stupid! The well salt in Bashu is indeed quite cheap! Unlimited quantities, buy as much as you like! ”
The little official nodded: "That's true." This time, our group sent a letter to the family, and the county lieutenant was reported by Qin Xiang. If you transport it alone, you are suspected of selling illicit salt! ”
"Wait for me! I'll go back as soon as I go! ”
"And me, I'll go buy a jar of salt first......"
The salt merchants in the city looked at each other, what happened? Why is there a spike in the city's salt industry?
Many fish hide their merits and fame, and 30,000 sergeants bring more than just an increase in troops? It will also drive local consumption and copper money circulation!